What Happens with the National Debt
The Political Orphanage
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How to Fix the Budget
The closest we've come to doing anything about the debt was in 2010 during the Simpson-Boltz Commission. I actually increased spending on some social programs like child care, and I didn't shy away from some tax increases. The committee for a responsible federal budget has an interactive tool you can play with to see what programs you need to cut or what taxes you need to raise.
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